Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
A vibrant, protein-packed salad combining chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, and Mediterranean flavors. Refreshing and hearty, it’s perfect as a main dish or side with garlic-lemon dressing and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup kalamata olives, halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine chickpeas, red kidney beans, and black beans in a large bowl
Fold in halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and kalamata olives
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make dressing
Pour dressing over salad and mix well
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding
Notes
Drain and rinse beans thoroughly to avoid excess sodium
口感可根据喜好增加红洋葱腌制时间
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
For vegan version, substitute feta with vegan cheese and omit optional dill
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.75 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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